Kuwait Finance House (KFH) has earned seven prestigious awards in Human Resources for 2026, including five recognitions in the 23rd edition of the Stevie Global Awards, along with two awards from the Association for Talent Development (ATD). These achievements underscore the Group’s commitment to fostering an exceptional work environment and advancing innovative HR practices that empower employees and reinforce an organizational culture built on continuous development. The awards include:

KFH Kuwait – 2026 Stevie Awards for International Business Awards

• People Data & Analytics at Scale
• Achievement in Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
• Data‑Driven Candidate & Internal Mobility Experience

Kuveyt Türk – 2026 Stevie Awards for Great Employers

• Talent Acquisition Ecosystem
• AI Powered English Skills Development Platform

Kuveyt Türk – 2026 ATD Middle East Excellence Awards

• Competency Development Centre
• AI‑Driven Learning Transformation

This recognition reflects KFH’s extensive use of data and analytics across the Human Resources function to support employees and talent related decision making, marking a significant transformation in how data is used in human capital management and enabling more effective and informed decisions. It also reaffirms the Bank’s leadership in integrating sustainability principles within its corporate framework and long‑term strategy.

Moreover, the awards highlight KFH’s success in developing an integrated end‑to‑end employee journey that begins with attracting talents and extends to empowering employees to explore development opportunities and internal mobility across the Group.

On this occasion, Acting Group Chief Human Resources Officer at KFH, Ahmad Alhammad, said: “This achievement reinforces KFH’s international competitiveness and affirms its position as a leading financial institution whose efforts extend beyond innovation in banking products and services to the development of an advanced human capital management ecosystem. It reflects the Group’s commitment to using data and modern technologies to support decision making, while embedding sustainability and governance principles within its corporate framework and long-term strategy.”

Alhammad expressed his appreciation for this international recognition of KFH’s ongoing efforts to build a modern Human Resources ecosystem that uses technology to empower employees, improve their skills, and maintain a progressive work environment capable of facing future challenges. He emphasized that these efforts contribute to strengthening employee loyalty, attracting top talent, and reinforcing the Group’s overall position.

He also expressed his satisfaction with the success of Kuveyt Türk in enhancing the global presence of Kuwait Finance House Group by securing four of the seven awards, affirming the Group’s sustained excellence and innovation across its HR practices in international markets.

Alhammad explained that Kuwait Finance House will continue investing in the implementation of advanced technologies to enhance employee performance, support them in achieving their career aspirations, and expand the range of well‑being programs offered to employees and their families. He pointed out that these efforts further enrich the employee experience, strengthen national talent readiness, and support the achievement of the Group’s strategic objectives. He also stressed that the Human Resources function plays a vital role in reinforcing and elevating the overall performance of the Group.

Furthermore, Alhammad affirmed that these new awards add to KFH’s long record of global recognitions, further enhances its position as a leading Islamic financial institution at both the regional and international levels. He noted that the awards also highlight the exceptional efforts of the Group’s Human Resources team and their commitment to implementing best‑in‑class practices and programs in the field.

Winners’ Selection

The winners were selected following a two‑month evaluation process involving more than 300 specialists, with each submission reviewed by at least five volunteer judges before being approved by the Stevie Awards judging committee.

Stevie Awards and ATD Awards

 The Stevie Awards, established in 2002, are among the world’s premier business awards. Often referred to as the “Oscars of the business world,” they were created to recognize and honor the achievements, innovations, and positive contributions of organizations and working professionals globally. The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is the world’s largest and most respected professional membership organization dedicated to the Learning & Development (L&D) and talent management industry.